04/06/2026
DARRO VI BRINGS LEGAL SERVICES CLOSER TO THE PUBLIC AT GRAND EODB FAIR 2026
The Department of Agrarian Reform Regional Office VI (DARRO VI) joined the 2026 Grand Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Fair held on May 25–26 at SM Iloilo Terminal Market, reinforcing the government’s commitment to making public services more accessible, efficient, and responsive to the needs of the people. The activity formed part of the nationwide observance of Ease of Doing Business Month spearheaded by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) in partnership with various national government agencies and local government units.
The two-day fair gathered key government agencies in a one-stop-shop setting designed to bring essential frontline services directly to the public. Through the initiative, citizens were provided convenient access to various government programs and services without the need to visit multiple offices, thereby promoting transparency, efficiency, and citizen-centered governance.
As one of the participating agencies, DARRO VI highlighted its commitment to agrarian reform beneficiaries and the general public by offering free legal consultation services. Lawyers and legal officers from the regional office attended to inquiries and concerns involving agrarian laws, land tenure issues, agrarian dispute resolution, land acquisition and distribution matters, and other legal concerns related to the implementation of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP).
The legal consultation service provided an avenue for landowners, agrarian reform beneficiaries, and members of the public to seek guidance on their rights and responsibilities under existing agrarian laws. By bringing these services directly to the venue, DARRO VI enabled clients to receive immediate assistance and legal advice, helping them better understand the processes and remedies available to address their concerns.
DARRO VI officials emphasized that participation in the Grand EODB Fair aligns with the agency’s continuing efforts to improve public service delivery and ensure that government services remain accessible, especially to those who may have difficulty visiting government offices. The activity likewise served as an opportunity to strengthen public awareness of the Department’s programs and legal services.
The Grand EODB Fair was conducted under the theme promoting transparency, accountability, and improved government service delivery. The event sought to streamline citizen access to government transactions while fostering a culture of efficiency and responsiveness among public institutions. Organizers projected that thousands of Ilonggos would benefit from the wide range of services offered during the two-day activity.
Through its active participation in the fair, DARRO VI reaffirmed its commitment to advancing agrarian justice and delivering quality public service by bringing legal assistance and other essential services closer to the people it serves.